South American Rugby President takes shot at Wales
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth American rugby boss Sebastián Piñeyrua has hit out at Wales for cancelling their tour to South America, which has left Uruguay in the lurch. The...
Quality curtain-raisers for Blues vs Waratahs match
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFans attending the Blues vs Waratahs match next weekend in the second round of the Trans-Tasman competition will be in for a treat as two big curtain-raisers are scheduled. The All...
Caleb Clarke and Etene Nanai-Seturo set sights on Olympics
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the lure of an Olympic medal in two months, All Black and Blues winger Caleb Clarke and Chiefs outside back Etene Nanai-Seturo have today returned to the All Blacks Sevens programme in a bid to be...
Ngani Laumape signs for Stade Francais
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black and Hurricanes centre Ngani Laumape has signed for French TOP14 club Stade Francais. The news comes after the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby had confirmed that TJ Perenara would...
Ospreys sign Highlanders utility back
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have confirmed the signing of utility back Michael Collins on a two-year deal. Collins, 27, played Super Rugby for the New Zealand franchises - the Blues and the Highlanders –...
Wales to host Canada and Argentina this summer
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will play three summer tests in Cardiff this July as revised international fixtures have been announced. Wayne Pivac’s side will face Canada (July 3) and back-to-back games against...
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman laws confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGoal-line drop-outs and the ability to replace red carded players after 20 minutes are the two law innovations trialled by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) that will carry over to Sky Super...
World Rugby and unions confirm men’s July test schedule
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong revised programme of men’s test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed to a revised schedule within the existing window. Twenty-five of the...
Perenara returns to New Zealand – re-signs with NZR and Hurricanes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara is heading home – inking a new deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and his former Super Rugby team through to 2023. Perenara has finished...
Michael Bent to hang up his boots
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter over 150 appearances for the men in blue, burly Leinster prop Michael Bent has announced his retirement at the conclusion of the current season. Bent, a native of New Zealand, joined...
